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universities across the U.S. Eight Namibians who were part of this sponsored program graduated from PLU. Laura Sorgenfrei ’08 with her grade 1 support class at Van Rhyn Elementary in Windhoek, Namibia. In the years since, this history of educational exchange has continued via USAID grant-supported teacher development programs, study away programs and Fulbright scholarships. Yet the Uukumwe Project is unique—not only for its focus on teachers, rather than students, but also because for every American

Thompson’s first year at PLU wasn’t what she expected. But in her sophomore year, her RA—another person of color who used personal check-ins and informal get-togethers over tea to lead the community through their first in-person year—inspired Thompson to be an RA. Leading the Community for Creative Expression in Hinderlie Hall, Thompson not only learned how to create boundaries and take up space, but also how to ask for help and seek out the support she needed to thrive.  “It is a very vulnerable space

program possible for her. “They have picked up the pieces in every way when I have been stretched thin, and without their support I could not have managed all my responsibilities,” she says. Rosenlund spent the past semester in a preceptorship in the emergency room of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. “I loved the experience and the people,” she says. “And it really suited me. I want to work in an emergency room.” She’s been encouraged by St. Francis nursing staff to apply for a permanent

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education. ACTFL’s mission is to provide vision, leadership and support for quality teaching and learning of languages.As President of ACTFL, Dr. Yaden runs board meetings, writes for the organization, and advocates for language learning in Washington DC. She had also planned to travel to about 30 different national and international conferences. Many of these were either cancelled or moved online due to the pandemic. This meant that, instead of traveling around both the country and world, Dr. Yaden

making a silent statement of presence and support prior to Take Back the Night. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Square. Thursday, April 30: Take Back the Night. This event aims to shed light on the prevalence and impact of sexual assault through a march and rally followed by a speak-out by those impacted by sexual assault. 5 p.m., Red Square. MAY Thursday, May 14: Lincoln, Douglas and Slavery: In the Crucible of Public Debate. The capacity to master multiple perspectives is a central tenet of contemporary

about how things could be done differently,” Frechette says. “I tell them that’s not how our board is wired.” He cites the review process for the Fixed Tuition Guarantee as an example. The idea was presented to the Board Financial Advisory Committee to be vetted before it went before the full board. Frechette wasn’t sure what they’d think of the proposal, but they immediately understood the opportunity. “They were excited, asking good questions, and that support led to the full board unanimously

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and robotics company. Read Previous PLU student team finishes in the top five at international math modeling competition Read Next Annica Stiles ’25 explores Iceland’s wilderness and culture LATEST POSTS Three students share how scholarships support them in their pursuit to make the world better than how they found it June 24, 2024 The Passing of Bryan Dorner June 4, 2024 Student athlete Vinny D’Onofrio ’24 excelled in biology and chemistry at PLU June 4, 2024 Ash Bechtel ’24 combines science and